Xiaomi 18 Fold appears in hands on leak ahead of launch: Here is what to expect
Follow UsXiaomi 18 Fold may get a new, slimmer design.
It could offer a large display, big battery and powerful cameras.
The phone is expected to launch in China in September.
Xiaomi is all set to expand its foldable smartphone segment in the home market with the launch of Xiaomi 18 Foldable next month. While the brand has remained tight-lipped about the specs of the device, leaks and rumours are already painting a clear picture of what the smartphone may look like and what features it could offer. Now, a tipster has shared alleged hands-on images of the Xiaomi 18 Fold on X. The leaked images validate previous rumours that Xiaomi’s upcoming foldable will closely resemble the current-generation Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. Here’s everything we currently know about the Xiaomi 18 Fold, from its expected specifications to its launch timeline.
SurveyXiaomi 18 Fold: Leaked design
Tipster Carl Peter recently shared a post on Weibo featuring alleged hands-on images of the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold. The handset appears noticeably different from the Mix Fold 4, which was launched in 2024. The leaked images suggest that the device could closely resemble the design of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.
According to the leaked images, instead of the previous model’s taller body and large rectangular camera module, the new model is expected to feature a wider and flatter design. At the rear, it could also sport a horizontal, pill-shaped camera bar housing three cameras and an LED flash.
The leaked phone is shown in a deep red or burgundy finish. The colour has also drawn comparisons with the reported Dark Cherry finish expected to debut on Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.
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Xiaomi 18 Fold: Specs (Expected)
Xiaomi has previously confirmed that the 18 Fold will be the company’s first device that will be powered by its home grown Xring O3. Xiaomi has also claimed that the processor has reached 5.22 million points in AnTuTu V11, while Geekbench 6.5 scores are reported at 3,945 for single-core and 15,221 for multi-core tests. However, do note that these figures still need independent testing.
Aside from that, the smartphone is also tipped to feature a 6.56-inch AMOLED cover display and a 7.6-inch to 7.76-inch LTPO AMOLED inner folding screen with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
The smartphone is also expected to come with a 6,000mAh dual-cell battery. Reports also suggest that it may get paired with fast wired charging ranging from 67W to 100W depending on reports and 50W wireless charging.
In terms of optics, the smartphone can come equipped with a triple camera setup at the rear end that may be led by a 200MP primary camera. Out of the box the device may run on a HyperOS 4-based skin based on Android 17.
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Xiaomi 18 Fold: Launch timeline and price (Expected)
Xiaomi has confirmed a September launch for the 18 Fold in China, although an exact date and price have not yet been announced. Xiaomi has not officially brought its previous foldable phones to India, and it might remain the same with the upcoming Xiaomi 18 Fold.
